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EO51 GKY

2001 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda VFR80024,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 GKY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 42,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,295 miles

FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,038 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 41,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 40,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,637 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,035 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,358 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 35,262 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 May 2008 20,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,212 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2007 7,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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EO51 GKY is a 2001 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 24,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 GKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO51 GKY registered?

EO51 GKY is a 2001 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 GKY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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